According to Cooper, Heron & Heward (2007), imitation is defined as a physical movement serving as a model with the behaviour occurring immediately (i.e. 3 to 5 seconds) following the model. Both the model and the behaviour must match the format shown (i.e. physical with physical, object with object). A learner can imitate a variety… Continue reading Imitation
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Tact / Label
According to Cooper, Heron & Heward (2007), a “tact is a type of verbal operant in which a speaker names things and actions that the speaker has direct contact with through any of the sense modes.”. As such, a tact is a label that allows one to communicate and express themselves using language (e.g. learner… Continue reading Tact / Label
Motivating Operation (MO)
Learning more about motivating operation (MO) is valuable for an instructor/parent to know. By understanding the underlaying concepts of MO, this helps the instructor/parent to understand why some behaviours might occur, and helps them to utilise reinforcers more effectively for the learner. What is Motivating Operation (MO)?According to Cooper, Heron, and Heward (2007), a motivating… Continue reading Motivating Operation (MO)
Behavior Bubbles 